Sunday, May 15, 2016

Why Airtel supported NSE campaign against cancer

Airtel Nigeria has announced support for campaign
against cancer tagged ‘eRace Cancer ' reports ITRealms.

Organised by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) to sensitise
members of the public on cancer and also raise awareness on early prevention of
the disease, the 'eRace Cancer' is a 5-kilometre race was held Saturday,
at Muri-Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Commenting on the telco’s support to the initiative, Director of
Corporate Communications & CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Emeka Oparah, said
Airtel Nigeria is committed to partnering with credible organizations and
platforms to improve the quality of lives of Nigerians.

According to him, Airtel’s support to the 'eRace Cancer' is
demonstration of its commitment to Nigerians, noting that Health intervention
is one the key pillars of Airtel’s CRS programmes.

The race, which is open only to employees of corporate
organisations, will kick off at 6: 00 am. Each participating
organisations is expected to form a team of 5 staff who will contest in the
race.

The organisers, further said, funds
raised from the programme will be used to purchase Mobile Cancer Centres (MCCs)
designed to conduct cancer screening and treatment programme across the
country.

This year’s programme is the 3rd Edition
of The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Corporate Challenge.